By late 1943, the Allies' Italian campaign was progressing from its initial landings in Sicily. This campaign was never intended to win the war. As I have discussed in previous posts, the Allies real strategic objective in Italy was to remove Italian troops from the war, to reduce the strength of the German Army and … Continue reading The Battle for the Moro River
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Allied Landings in Italy
The Allies had originally planned to cross from the island of Sicily into the "arch" area (Taranto) of the Italian mainland, envisioning a limited invasion of the Italian "boot". Anticipating a strong defence by both German and Italian forces, they would advance up the Adriatic Coast. The success of Op Husky as anticipated led to … Continue reading Allied Landings in Italy
Operation HUSKY
Before I get into a discussion of the campaign to liberate Sicily, I would like to welcome back a couple of my Corporate Sponsors. Back again this year are Oyama Zipline and Adventure Park (check out the post of 24 February - there will be more about them in a future post about Wounded Warriors … Continue reading Operation HUSKY
Breaking News – The Okanagan Chain Gang Rides Again
On my first Battlefield Bike Ride with Wounded Warriors Canada in 2019, four of us from Lake Country, BC got together to form the Okanagan Chain Gang. Together, we raised over $25,000 for the work that WWC does for our veterans and first responders suffering with mental disorders as a result of their work to … Continue reading Breaking News – The Okanagan Chain Gang Rides Again
Post BBR22 – Menin Gate, Ypres
As the day after the final ride of BBR22 dawns and a mad panic to find the right bus or train to get home begins. I was lucky that I had other plans - my panic to get to the airport would have to wait. I was on my way to Ypres (Ieper if you … Continue reading Post BBR22 – Menin Gate, Ypres
Heroism in the Presence of the Enemy
The Victoria Cross is the highest decoration for valour in the armed forces of Great Britain and the British Empire. It is awarded for extreme bravery in the face of the enemy. So great is the prestige of the Victoria Cross that it takes precedence over all other orders and medals in Britain and recipients are entitled to add V.C. … Continue reading Heroism in the Presence of the Enemy
Canada’s 100 Days
The German Spring Offensive on the Western Front which had begun on 21 March 1918 with Operation Michael had petered out by July. The Germans had advanced to the River Marne, but had failed to achieve their primary objective of a major victory that would decide the war. The German Army was fatally weakened, demoralized and facing its own imminent and … Continue reading Canada’s 100 Days
BBR23 - 80RTONA 